By Amos HarrisThe Liberian government has officially acknowledged that inaccurate road statistics were quoted in President Joseph N. Boakai’s 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA). Information Minister Jerolinmek Piah made the disclosure during the Ministry of Information’s regular press briefing on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, just one day after the President addressed a Joint Sitting of the National Legislature. However, Minister Piah later clarified that the figures cited by the President were misquoted due to inaccuracies in the speech preparation process, which relied on data submissions from the Ministry of Public Works. Minister Piah explained that the version of the speech delivered by the President did not accurately reflect the ministry’s actual submission. While some citizens have commended Minister Piah for the public admission, others insist that accountability should extend beyond a simple acknowledgment.

Source: GNN Liberia February 03, 2026 13:11 UTC